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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.12, 3,109.34 and 1,258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.12, 3,109.34 and 1,258.49 is: 1,736.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.12 : 3,109.34 = 1,258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.12/3,109.34 = 1,258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.12x = 3,109.34 × 1,258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.12x = 3,913,059.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,059.65/2,253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.73

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